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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.40, 625.26 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.40, 625.26 and 201.10 is: 301.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.40 : 625.26 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.40/625.26 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.40x = 625.26 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.40x = 125,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,739.79/417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.25

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